News & Announcements
Sunnyside Communities
Sunnyside Communities Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
At Sunnyside Communities, we have always believed that a thriving community begins with a thriving team. That belief...
Sunnyside Communities Named Among Virginia’s Best Retirement Communities
Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce that two of our campuses have been recognized among Virginia Living’s Best...
Healing and Strength: Therapy Options Across Sunnyside Communities
At Sunnyside Communities, wellness is more than a philosophy—it’s a way of life. With therapy services designed to...
Therapy Services at Sunnyside Communities
September 15–21 is National Rehab Awareness Week—a time to celebrate the...
Sunnyside Featured in Senior Housing News
Sunnyside Communities was recently featured in Senior Housing News in an article highlighting a bold vision for the...
Sunnyside Communities President & CEO Josh Lyons Appointed to LeadingAge Virginia Board of Directors
Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that President and CEO Josh Lyons has been elected to the Board of Directors...
Sunnyside Communities Congratulates Barb Frye on Earning NHA Licensure
Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that Barb Frye, Director of Clinical Integration, has officially passed the...
Sunnyside Communities Hosts Leadership Retreat to Launch New Strategic Vision
Leadership and team members from across...
Sunnyside Communities Welcomes Cathy Symanski as Chief Financial Officer
After a thorough national search conducted by Deffet Group, Inc., Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce the...
Evergreen Returns: Stories That Stay With You
After a several-year pause, we’re proud to bring back Evergreen—the official magazine of Sunnyside Communities....
Sunnyside Communities Recognized in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia 2025 Awards
Sunnyside Communities has been recognized in Virginia Living magazine’s Best of Virginia 2025 reader survey, with two...
Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month at Sunnyside Communities
May is recognized nationwide as Better Hearing and Speech Month — a time to shine a light on the importance of...
Sunnyside
WHSV Highlights Sunnyside on Tell Them Something Good
Sunnyside Retirement Community was recently featured on WHSV as part of the station’s "Tell Me Something Good"...
The Dignity of Feeling Well Again
At Sunnyside Communities, where mornings begin with the soft shuffle of residents heading toward familiar routines, a...
The Tree That Remembers
Residents at Sunnyside in Harrisonburg gathered on...
A Quilter’s Quiet Devotion at Sunnyside
The afternoon light filtered through the...
Sunnyside’s Outpatient Rehab Services Spotlighted on Rocktown Now
We’re so excited to see Sunnyside Retirement Community highlighted on the Rocktown Now podcast, where our own Rick...
Sunnyside’s Annie Shaffer Featured on Rocktown Now Podcast
We’re so proud to see Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, featured on the Rocktown Now...
Duets and Travel Partnerships: Sisters and Siblings in Senior Adulthood
“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be...
Sunnyside’s Tiffany Marcum Featured on Evidence in Motion Blog
Sunnyside is proud to announce that Tiffany Marcum, OTR/L, one of our dedicated occupational therapists, was recently...
A Rockin’ Christmas at Sunnyside
For more than two decades, the spirit of Christmas has come to life at Sunnyside through a special project that blends...
Art Gala Showcases Creativity and Community at Sunnyside
The Sunnyside Art Gala once again filled...
Sunnyside Named Among North America’s Top 25 ‘Best in Wellness’ by ICAA NuStep
Sunnyside Retirement Community has been named one of North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living...
Sunnyside Assisted Living Hosts Joint Event with VMRC Residents
Sunnyside Retirement Community’s Assisted Living residents...
Summit Square
A Staycation at Summit Square – The Boutique Experience
Sometimes you just need a few days to pause, to breathe, and to imagine what life could look like in a place that...
A Celebration Made Possible Through Compassion and Teamwork
At Summit Square, every day is an opportunity to make a difference — to bring joy, comfort, and connection to those we...
The Company of Cats: Pam’s Story
You can smell Pam Freed’s apartment at Summit Square...
A Career That Cares Back: Healthcare Opportunities at Summit Square
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in healthcare, there’s no better place to start—or grow—than Summit...
Finding Her Place: Mary Kay Vanhooser
When you sit with Mary Kay Vanhooser, you get the sense she has lived several lifetimes in one. The conversation...
Summit Square Celebrates Meg Haislip at 100
In August, Summit Square marked a remarkable milestone: Margaret “Meg” Haislip, one of the community’s most cherished...
Anonymous Donation Honors Summit Square Employees
An anonymous donor has made a meaningful contribution to the Employee Emergency Relief Fund at Summit Square in...
A Life in Pieces: Mary Lily Nuckolls at Summit Square
The first time Mary Lily Nuckolls laid eyes on Summit Square, it was the day she moved in. Her husband, Jim, was...
More Than Words: How Florence Coggin Helps Residents Thrive
When you meet Florence Coggin, you can feel her energy for helping people right away. A speech therapist at Summit...
Summit Square Honored with Six Valley Favorites Awards
Summit Square has once again been recognized as a community favorite. The News Virginian recently announced this...
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – Summit Square
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it...
Amanda Argenbright Honored with Memory Maker Award by Alzheimer’s Association
This spring, Amanda Argenbright was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association with the prestigious Memory Maker Award...
King’s Grant
Maxine Edwards Begins a New Chapter at King’s Grant
When Maxine Edwards arrived at King’s Grant this winter, she brought with her a doctorate in education, decades of...
King’s Grant Residents Shine on the International Stage
Art has a way of connecting people across oceans, languages, and generations. This year, that connection stretched...
Building Confidence from Day One: King’s Grant Revamps Clinical Onboarding
At King’s Grant, excellence in resident care begins long before a nurse or caregiver steps onto the floor. It starts...
Side by Side: The Everyday Legacy of Three Sisters at Kings Grant
On a warm Virginia afternoon, sunlight streams through the wide windows of...
Showing Up When It Matters Most
During the late January winter storm, King’s Grant Executive Director, James Souter, shared the following message with...
King’s Grant The Best Kept Secret in Southern Virginia
There is a moment people have when they visit King’s Grant for the first time. They notice the quiet. The trees. The...
An Evening of Light and Remembrance
King’s Grant gathered this season for a milestone moment of remembrance, hosting its 30th annual Lights of Love...
A New Way to Ride at King’s Grant
King’s Grant has always been a place built for movement. Curving sidewalks trace the landscape. Gentle grades make...
In Her King’s Grant Cottage, One Woman Keeps History Alive
On a quiet afternoon at King’s Grant, resident Mabel...
Tour a Beautiful Apartment at King’s Grant with Brandon Earles
Join Marketing Counselor Brandon Earles for an exclusive tour of a stunning two-bedroom, two-bath apartment here at...
Faith, Family, and Finding Home: Dennis and Sylvia Knight’s Story
When Dennis and Sylvia Knight first set foot on the walking paths around King’s Grant’s lake, Dennis looked out across...
A Staycation at King’s Grant – Life by the Blue Ridge
It starts with a few days to slow down, settle in, and picture what life might look like here. We call it a...